Primary Function:The
Sourcing Supervisor - Preconstruction leads and develops the team of Sourcing Specialists responsible for early procurement strategy during the bid phase of EPC projects. This role sets sourcing priorities, partners with estimating, engineering, and project management leadership, and ensures the team delivers accurate market intelligence, competitive material pricing, and proactive supply chain risk mitigation during the bid and preconstruction phases.
The position is responsible for overseeing the sourcing lifecycle during preconstruction - from supplier engagement and bid development through proposal evaluation - while coaching staff, standardizing processes, and ensuring cost-effective, schedule-aligned, and technically compliant solutions across multiple pursuits. The position will be based in our Houston, Texas office located at 12301 Kurland Drive STE 400, Houston, TX 77034 and will report to Dashiell's Director of Procurement.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesEmployee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:
- Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of Sourcing Specialists; assign work, set priorities, and manage performance across concurrent pursuits.
- Oversee the issuance and management of RFPs/RFQs and review the team's analysis of vendor quotes and commercial proposals.
- Direct sourcing support to estimating and bid development, ensuring current market data informs proposals.
- Ensure client RFPs, engineering deliverables, and project specifications are reviewed to define scope and identify gaps.
- Identify and track long-lead, high-risk, and constrained materials.
- Engage suppliers early to validate pricing, availability, and lead times.
- Evaluate supplier proposals for compliance with project requirements (e.g., Buy America, MBE/WBE).
- Monitor and communicate market trends, pricing fluctuations, and supply chain risks.
- Build and maintain relationships with preferred and qualified suppliers.
- Support transition from preconstruction to project execution teams as needed.
- Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.
How You Will Make an Impact
- Strengthen the competitiveness of Dashiell's proposals by ensuring pursuit teams receive accurate, current material pricing and market intelligence during the bid phase.
- Reduce project risk before award by proactively identifying long-lead, constrained, and high-risk materials and developing early mitigation strategies.
- Elevate team capability and consistency by coaching Sourcing Specialists, standardizing sourcing processes, and setting clear priorities across concurrent pursuits.
- Enable a smooth handoff from preconstruction to execution by aligning sourcing strategy with project schedule, budget, and technical requirements.
Minimum Qualifications / Experience
Required- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (4 years of directly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
- Minimum 6 years of relevant procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience, preferably within the EPC, construction, or industrial industries.
- Minimum 1 year of prior supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop a team.
- Proven negotiation skills and working knowledge of contract and sourcing fundamentals.
- Strong organizational skills, including development of work plans and the ability to manage multiple priorities and staff.
- Ability to identify problems, provide solutions, and make sound decisions under deadline pressure.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
- Driving is not required for this position.
Preferred- Experience sourcing electrical construction materials, equipment, or subcontract services.
- Familiarity with preconstruction, estimating, or bid development processes in an EPC environment.
- Experience with ERP or procurement/sourcing systems.
Physical Requirements:LEVEL 2 - Office Professional (Light Mobility)Typical Roles: Engineering Design, Procurement, Corporate Managers
Physical Requirements- Ability to sit for extended periods during computer-based work.
- Ability to stand and walk intermittently throughout the workday.
- Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
- Occasional travel to other offices or meeting locations.
Environmental Conditions- Primarily climate-controlled office environment.
- Occasional exposure to field or industrial environments during site visits.
Dashiell offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Benefits include company-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, and an employee assistance program. Additional benefit offerings include medical coverage through a traditional PPO or one of two high-deductible health plans (with FSA or HSA options), dental and vision coverage, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting, among others.
Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future visa sponsorship. Third-party recruiters and agencies, please do not contact us regarding this position. 
